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09-16-12 | 12:53 PM

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Homebrew01

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From: Ffld Cnty Connecticut

Bikes: Old Steelies I made, Old Cannondales

I use the smallest patch available so it doesn't have to curve as much. Recently I put the tube in the vise LIGHTLY to keep the patch flat against the tube while it cured. Also, I sometimes leave the thin plastic on because it seems that trying to peel it off sometimes pulls the patch with it.

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